Wed Nov 21, 2012 at 12:44:26 PM EST

"I have no plans to be attorney general of the United States," Blumenthal said. "I'm happy in the job I have now. I'm gratified and grateful that the people of Connecticut have elected me to serve them."

Blumenthal declined further comment when asked if he was shutting the door completely to the opportunity.

Having "no plans" doesn't mean if offered, he would decline the offer from the President to serve as U.S. Attorney General.

Attorney General Eric Holder will stay on into President Obama's second term, as the president has asked him to do, but a senior administration official tells Fox News Holder will remain in his position only "for about a year."

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As for who will replace him when he does eventually leave, the names being tossed around are Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, and senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.

If Blumenthal is offered the position, who would Gov. Malloy tap to replace the soon-to-be senior US Senator? DeLauro? Larson? Courtney? Himes?